Singapore Management University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Political Science/Public Policy at the Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor rank.

 

The School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Singapore Management University, invites applications for

a tenure-track position in Political Science/Public Policy at the Full, Associate, or Assistant

Professor rank.

 

We are seeking candidates with a record of, or high potential for, scholarly research

commensurate with the rank, as well as demonstrated teaching aptitude. The position requires a

doctorate in Political Science, Public Policy or a related field such as Sociology or relevant interdisciplinary

arenas by the date of appointment. We are particularly interested in applicants with

expertise in the roles of non-state actors in public policy and in cross-sector collaborations, and/or

urban and environmental issues. A research focus on Asia is a plus. Successful candidates should

be prepared to teach a relevant intro-level course in public management, and in the School’s

Masters of Tri-Sector Collaboration, in addition to other courses in the candidate’s area of

expertise. (More details about the Public Policy and Public Management second major can be

found at: http://socsc.smu.edu.sg/double-degrees-and-second-majors#pppm. Details about the

Masters of Tri-Sector Collaboration can be found at: http://smu.edu.sg/mtsc.) At the senior level,

the appointee is expected to assume a mentorship role in research activities and curriculum

development for the School.

 

Singapore Management University is committed to an interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum,

providing opportunities to work with faculty across the social sciences and professional schools.

The research support is excellent, salary and benefits are highly competitive, and the teaching load

is comparable to other research universities. Classes are capped at no more than 45 students.

Full evaluation of applications will start on 15 September 2016. Interviews for short-listed

candidates will commence in October 2016. The successful candidate will be expected to start at

Singapore Management University in July 2017.

 

The application package should include (in electronic form): a cover letter describing research and

teaching interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including teaching experience and a list of

referees), and three selected publications (clarifying why the three publications were selected). The

package should be sent to the Dean’s Office, School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management

University at the following email address: socialsciencescv@smu.edu.sg. Applicants should also

arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Dean’s Office by

the above email address. For documents not available in electronic form, hard copies should be

sent to: The Dean’s Office, School of Social Sciences, Singapore Management University, 90

Stamford Road, Level 4, Singapore 178903. Information about the University and the School can

be found at www.socsc.smu.edu.sg.

 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.